Event Details
Cultural Food Celebration: Celebrating Chicago's Cultures Through Food and Community
Join Igniting Minds for its inaugural Cultural Food Celebration on Friday, October 30, 2026, at the beautiful InterContinental Chicago Magnificent Mile!
As our nation commemorates America's 250th anniversary, we invite you to celebrate the diverse cultures, traditions, and communities that have helped shape Chicago and the American story.
This special evening will bring people together through the universal language of food, featuring dishes prepared by local chefs that reflect their cultural heritage and culinary traditions. Guests will enjoy an evening of delicious food, meaningful connections, and storytelling, with CBS Chicago's Suzanne Le Mignot serving as our special guest emcee.
More than a culinary celebration, this event supports Igniting Minds' mission to break the cycle of poverty by providing students with meals, mentoring, and academic enrichment.
Event Details:
- Date: Friday, October 30, 2026
- Time: 5:30 PM Cocktail Reception | 6:30 PM Dinner
- Location: InterContinental Chicago Magnificent Mile
- Early Bird Tickets: $95 through October 17
Come hungry, leave inspired, and help us celebrate the many cultures that make our city extraordinary!
Tickets and Information: www.ignitingmindschi.org/tickets